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• Using Speed/Cheat Keys

• Speed Keys can save you tons of time, especially with common or repetitious tasks.  This is a favorite lesson among students.

4:29 mins

• Mouse Free Highlighting

• Watch this lesson to learn how to highlight text, lines, paragraphs, etc... WITHOUT using the mouse.  Once you master this trick your friends will think you are a genius!

2:05 mins

• Using the Format Painter

• Learn how to use this powerful tool to quickly copy and paste formatting from text, tables, clip art, word art, and cell formatting.  This tool is available in all Microsoft Office programs, and once you know how to use the Format Painter you will be amazed how much time it will save you!

3:14 mins

• Show Desktop

• In this lesson you will learn several methods to minimize and maximize all of your open programs simultaneously. 

2:50 mins

• Control + F Key

• Tired of endless scrolling and searching for a specific word or phrase on a document or web page?  This trick is a HUGE time saver - especially when doing research or working with lengthy documents.

2:20 mins

• Control + Bracket Keys

• Here is another trick that will amaze your friends.  This one is extremely useful when trying to make a title or other text fit just perfectly on a page.

2:14 mins

• Alt + Tab Key

• Want to learn a shortcut  to quickly switch between open programs?  Check out this lesson!

2:11 mins

• F5 to Refresh

• Learn how to get the latest information on a web page by pushing one button on your keyboard!

1:55 mins

•  Shift + Tab Key

• Find out the shortcut for moving BACKWARDS through text box fields.

2:05 mins

• Making Perfect Circles/Squares

• Ever been frustrated trying to make perfect circles or squares in Word, PowerPoint, Kid Pix, or PhotoShop?  This trick works in almost ALL programs with drawing tools!

3:44 mins